the water cycle is impacted on a locale scale by: Flashcards
1
Q
deforestation
A
less interception, soil less able to store water
2
Q
storm events
A
increases runoff and water storage
3
Q
seasonal changes
A
more interception in spring: snow reduces flows; hot weather reduces precipitation
4
Q
agriculture
A
pastoral (livestock) ground trampled so less infiltration; arable (crops)- ploughing increases infiltration. ditches increase runoff
5
Q
urbanisation
A
impermeable surfaces increase runoff
